Akari Chargers sign setter Mars Alba for 2025-26 PVL season
The Akari Chargers signed rising setter Mars Alba on Wednesday, July 9, to bolster their roster for the upcoming 2025-2026 PVL season.
Alba's signing comes shortly after her departure from the Choco Mucho Flying Titans and follows the retirement of captain Mich Cobb, who now serves as a team executive and playmaking coach.
Gretchen Soltones emphasized that Akari's immediate concern is to quickly adapt to new coach Tina Salak's system ahead of the PVL tournament.
The addition of Alba, a UAAP champion with La Salle and a Finals MVP title, along with her silver medal from Choco Mucho in 2024, aims to improve Akari's standing at the ongoing PVL On Tour where they currently stand at 1-3.
In a video message, Alba expressed excitement about joining the Chargers and encouraged fan support while also sharing playing time with Kamille Cal, potentially reducing Bea Bonafe's action due to the influx of talent.
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